Diamondbacks release Lucas Harrell

(8/24/14) The Diamondbacks have released pitcher Lucas Harrell. He went 6-4 with a 5.15 ERA and 67:77 K:BB ratio in 106 2/3 innings with Triple-A Reno.

Astros send Lucas Harrell to Diamondbacks

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(4/28/14) The Astros announced Monday that pitcher Lucas Harrell has been traded to the Diamondbacks for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Harrell is expected to report to Triple-A Reno, but he could eventually serve as a fill-in starting option for the Diamondbacks. He made three starts with the Astros this season, going 0-3 with a 9.49 ERA and 9:9 K:BB ratio in 12 1/3 innings.

Lucas Harrell clears waivers, heading to Triple-A

Harrell was designated for assignment last week after struggling in his first three starts. He went 0-3 with a 9.49 ERA and 9:9 K:BB ratio in 12 1/3 innings over three starts before being removed from the rotation.

Astros DFA struggling starter Lucas Harrell

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(4/16/14) Failed starter Lucas Harrell has been designated for assignment by the Astros. He punched his ticket out of town with early-season struggles in which he recorded an 0-3 record and 9.49 ERA.

Harrell has yielded 19 hits and walked nine in 12 1/3 innings.

Lucas Harrell designated following third loss

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(4/16/14) The Astros will designate pitcher Lucas Harrell for assignment Wednesday, following his third disastrous start in a row Tuesday against the Royals. The Houston Chronicle first reported the pending roster move.

Harrell allowed 13 runs in 12 1/3 innings with the Astros, going 0-3 in three starts.

04/17/2014 01:23Homer by Moustakas lifts Royals over Astros 6-4
HOUSTON (AP) Mike Moustakas has been mired in such a tough start to the season he joked that he tried to do a little something extra to make sure the ball he hit in the 11th inning would carry out of Minute Maid Park.

04/17/2014 00:49Royals 6, Astros 4 (11)
Mike Moustakas homered in the 11th inning to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.